SCHOOL POLICY

This policy describes the role of examinations.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Program Director, each faculty member and student shall have responsibility for this policy.

Examinations are administered on a regular basis and are considered essential to a student's learning experiences. An examination is an excellent means for clarifying course objectives and for providing students with objective feedback concerning their level of progress.

A. Make-up Exam:

It is the student's responsibility to be present for all scheduled examinations, practicals or quizzes. Any student who is absent from a scheduled assessment will automatically receive a grade of "F" unless the absence is due to illness, a sudden emergency, or reasonable circumstances. When possible, students are required to notify the instructor before the activity begins. Students may be asked to present official documentation from a healthcare provider or police before being allowed to make up that assessment. Review the make-up policy of the individual program for additional guidance.

A student missing an examination due to reasonable circumstances described above is to be examined at the convenience of the instructor within two weeks after the student's return to class.

B. Repeat Examination:

Repetition of an examination is at the discretion of the instructor; it shall not be in violation of the examination policy statement regarding absenteeism.